The NFL fined Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook $26,250 for making contact with an official during Sunday's overtime win against the Chicago Bears, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports on Wednesday.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the league hadn't announced the fine.

Cook, 26, received an unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty and was ejected for pushing side judge Laird Hayes in the chest after giving up a 46-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter to Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery, who also had beaten Cook for an 80-yard touchdown reception on the previous series.

Speaking with a group of news reporters after Wednesday's practice, Cook said he was still upset from a non-call by Hayes two plays earlier, and his agent has appealed the fine.

"I kind of touched (Hayes') arm, but it wasn't really like I was trying to push him on the ground or something," Cook told reporters. "They made it seem like I was trying to push him on the ground. But I just got up and said, 'That was bull' about the play a few plays before.

"But I can't really do anything about what they call within the game. I have to be a man about it and move on to the next play."

Vikings coach Leslie Frazier confirmed he spoke with Cook about the incident Wednesday.

"I know I have to keep my composure. That's basically what (Frazier]) told me," Cook said. "I was just frustrated with some things in the game and lost my composure. I can guarantee it will not happen again."

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Rodgers limited at Packers practice

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he should know by Friday or Saturday at the latest whether he can play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, and it all depends on whether he will be cleared medically.

"I don't want to put any chances on it," Rodgers said after practice Wednesday of the likelihood he will be cleared. "I think it's a collaborative thing where, have to make sure we're all on the same page and get cleared medically before I can get on the field."

Rodgers said a decision on his playing status wouldn't be determined on game day.

"It wouldn't be fair to Matt Flynn to make a decision on his status on the day of the game," Rodgers said. "I don't think that's fair to Matt if we do that. I think by Friday or Saturday at the latest there will be a decision."

Rodgers, who broke his collarbone a month ago, on Nov. 4, described his work on the field at practice on Wednesday as "fine."

Rodgers said three factors must be satisfied before he can play.

"It's a medical decision, there were three parts to it," he said. "The strength, the range of motion and then the evidence that we see on the scan. Two out of three are passed so far."

Rodgers confirmed that the evidence on the scan is the final piece to his injury that hasn't passed yet.

Browns lineman has irregular heartbeat

Cleveland Browns defensive end Desmond Bryant will have a surgical procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat and miss the rest of the season.

The Browns said Bryant, who signed a five-year, $34 million contract in March, reported symptoms Monday. He was taken out of an Oct. 3 game against the Buffalo Bills and was briefly hospitalized at the Cleveland Clinic with an irregular heartbeat.

Bryant will have the procedure this week, the team said.

Bryant, 27, started all 12 games this season and had 45 tackles and 3 1/2 sacks.

The Browns placed him on the reserve/non-football illness list. Bryant played the last four seasons with the Oakland Raiders before signing with the Browns as a free agent.

Bryant was not on the practice field Wednesday, and the team disclosed his injury after the workout.

Bills add Moeaki, drop running back

Tight end Tony Moeaki will get what's essentially a four-week tryout in Buffalo to show he's healthy after being signed by the Bills.

The former Kansas City Chiefs player has been out since breaking his shoulder in Kansas City's preseason victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aug. 23. He was released by the Chiefs after reaching an injury settlement in October.

At 6-3 and 252 pounds, Moeaki first gained prominence during his rookie season in 2010, when he had 47 catches for 556 yards and three touchdowns. His career has been slowed by injuries, including a torn left anterior cruciate ligament that forced him to miss the 2011 season.

The Bills (4-8) play at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-9) on Sunday. Buffalo made room to sign Moeaki on Wednesday by cutting running back Tashard Choice.

Choice is a six-year NFL veteran who was in his third season in Buffalo. He ranked third on the team with 126 yards rushing behind co-starters C.J. Spiller and Fred Jackson.

Choice's best outing came in a 35-17 loss at the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 27, when he had seven carries for 35 yards. He also has four catches for 10 yards.